Mississippi HB1366 would increase penalties for illegal practice of dental hygiene and dentistry.
Mississippi HB1366 amends Section 73-9-57 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to increase penalties for practicing dental hygiene and dentistry without a license. The bill raises fines and imprisonment terms for those who illegally practice or offer to practice dental hygiene, with fines ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 and imprisonment from two to six months. For illegal practice of dentistry, the bill imposes fines of at least $10,000 and imprisonment of at least three years, up to ten years. The court may also require reimbursement for any costs suffered by the victim due to the illegal practice.
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